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Nationals signed C Omir Santos to a minor league contract.

The deal does not come with an invitation to spring training, so Santos won't be in the running for an Opening Day roster spot. The 33-year-old catcher is a .248/.280/.363 hitter in 349 career plate appearances at the major league level. He's nothing more than depth. Mon, Dec 29, 2014 03:41:00 PM

Pirates signed C Omir Santos to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Santos spent nearly all of last season at Triple-A with the Indians, batting just .248/.285/.354 over 61 games. He'll give the Pirates some minor league depth. Fri, Feb 7, 2014 02:28:00 PM

Indians sent C Omir Santos outright to Triple-A Columbus.

The Indians needed to clear room on the 40-man roster in order to activate Blake Wood from the 60-day DL. Santos has been up for one game with the Tribe this season. Sun, Jul 14, 2013 01:23:00 PM

Indians optioned C Omir Santos to Triple-A Columbus.

Carlos Santana is back in the lineup Monday following his thumb contusion, so Santos isn't needed on the roster. Yan Gomes will serve as Santana's backup until Lou Marson (neck) is ready to return from the disabled list. Tue, Apr 16, 2013 03:26:00 PM

Nationals manager Matt Williams said that Jayson Werth (shoulder) will be limited early on in spring training.

Werth underwent surgery in early January to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder. The original timeline called for 2-3 months of rehab time and he's currently a little over six weeks into the process. He's aiming to be ready for Opening Day, but it's going to be close.

Nate McLouth (shoulder) expects to be ready for the beginning of the 2015 regular season.

And he could start in left field on Opening Day if Jayson Werth (shoulder) isn't ready. McLouth underwent surgery last August to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He's nearly up to speed with the other position players in Nats camp this spring.

Nationals outfield prospect Brian Goodwin will be monitored in camp after having surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder late last season.

It doesn't sound like anything that might put his availability for Opening Day in question. Goodwin, 24, is set to return to Triple-A to start the season after struggling in his first go-round at the level in 2014 with a .219/.342/.328 batting line.

He's now set to throw three bullpen sessions per week over the next four weeks. "It's great. It's a good feeling because it's been over a year since I've been on the mound," Davis said. "It's a major milestone for me, but I understand that the work is not done. I'm going to keep working hard on the field." Davis likely won't be game-ready until around midseason. He can aim for a September call-up.